When I was in college working towards my teaching credential in industrial arts, I was fortunate to enroll in a woodworking class with Dr. John Kassay. Dr. Kassay was working on his book, “The Book of Shaker Furniture,” later published in 1980. My first project was a Shaker Round Stand Table created from Dr. Kassay’s drawings.

The challenges of designing, shaping, assembling and finishing wooden furniture was very compelling. This experience would follow me as I moved through a series of careers as a teacher, printer, investment advisor and product-marketing manager in computer software.

Over the past twenty years I have enhanced my woodworking skills by attending classes with several of the most accomplished craftsmen in their field. My instructors have included Craig V. Stevens, Kelly Mehler, Graham Blackburn and Lon Schleining. The books and the teachings of James Krenov, David Charlesworth and Tage Frid have also inspired me. In 1998 I built my woodworking studio.

The transition to full time furnituremaker has been a joyful one. I look forward each day to entering my studio and immersing myself in the process of creating a new project. I take great pride in the selection of the wood as well as the placement and matching of grain and color for each design. I’m thankful for this opportunity and look forward to sharing with you the joy of designing and owning a quality handmade piece of furniture.